Installing and using Apple CarPlay in your car: this is how you do it
Safe navigation on the road, hands-free calling and listening to your favorite music: it’s all possible with Apple CarPlay. iPhoned explains how you can install Apple CarPlay in your car.
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Installing Apple CarPlay in two ways
Using your iPhone safely behind the wheel: that’s Apple CarPlay in a nutshell. Apple’s platform for on the go has been officially available in the Netherlands for several years now. As soon as you turn on CarPlay, you will see a modified version of your iPhone screen on the dashboard of your car. Installation can be done in two ways: with or without a cable.
Index: Installing Apple CarPlay
1. With cable
Does your car have a USB connection? Then installing Apple CarPlay is easy. Simply connect your iPhone via a suitable cable (Lightning to USB) to the USB input of your car.
If all goes well, you will see the ‘app’ on the dashboard of your car and you can drive away immediately. Isn’t this so? Then tap the CarPlay logo on the screen in your car to start things up.
CarPlay works closely with Siri, so make sure you have Apple’s voice assistance activated on your iPhone. Unfortunately, it is not possible to use CarPlay without Siri enabled. It is also important to store your iPhone in a good and sturdy place while driving. This prevents it from shifting while driving.
2. Wireless
You can also install Apple CarPlay wirelessly, but your car must support this option. This is especially the case for new models: most cars a few years old cannot handle the wireless version of Apple CarPlay. To check whether your (intended) car has this, it is best to contact the dealer or manufacturer.
Can you use CarPlay wirelessly in your car? Then follow the steps below to install it:
- Activate your car’s bluetooth pairing mode;
- Grab your iPhone and open ‘Settings’;
- Go to ‘General > CarPlay’;
- Choose your car under ‘Available cars’ to connect.
Having trouble activating bluetooth pairing mode in your car? In many cars, you do this by holding down the voice command button on the steering wheel. Bluetooth is then activated automatically in most cases.
With some cars that support wireless CarPlay, you can pair the iPhone by connecting it to your car’s USB port. You will be asked if you want to automatically connect wirelessly next time. If you agree, your iPhone will be connected directly to your car the next time, without you having to do anything.
More about Apple CarPlay
Do you want to know more about CarPlay? Check out the video below for a short introduction. In short, CarPlay is Apple’s on-the-go operating system. Because you have to stay concentrated behind the wheel, it looks a bit more sober. You can personalize the ‘car screen’ a bit by choosing your own CarPlay background, for example.
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